DAKONG BATO BEACH AND LEISURE RESORT

There comes a time when we just want to get away from it all…Imagine waking up to a view of clear skies meeting the never-ending sea or basking in a glinting blue pool on a sunny day with family and friends. How about staring into the yellow-orange sunset with flecks of purple clouds ending a blissful day… sounds like the perfect escape huh?

Friends and guests, leave all worries behind and step into a world that offers the best of nature to remind you of the things that matter most in life: wonder, joy, peace and contentment. Nestled at the quaint town of Dalaguete is a haven of calmness ideal for the mind, body and spirit.

DAKONG BATO BEACH AND LEISURE RESORT

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Located at the southern part of Cebu specifically at the municipality of Dalaguete in Barangay Coro, guests of Dakong Bato Beach and Leisure Resort are assured of no problem finding it as this has been used as a marker to signify entry into the said municipality.

“Dakong Bato” translates to Big Rock in the English language. Once you will see the landmark just before you enter the resort’s gate, you will instantly understand why such the name… for it literally is what it means.

Dakong Bato and Leisure Resort offers fully-air conditioned rooms each with its own private bathroom, equipped with TV and DVD. Rooms can accommodate 2-10 people depending upon its size, whether for couples, families or barkadas. There are specially-designed rooms for workshops and teambuildings as well. Always out to give the best, quality service, this beach and leisure resort comes with free WiFi access to its guests and visitors.

Cottages are available for guests who want to spend the day cooling themselves at the beach or taking a dip at its child-friendly spring water pool. The latter, by the way, comes with a slide and a jacuzzi that’s perfect for instant relaxation via massage with warm waters. Manicured lawns adorn the whole resort resulting into a lot of nature green color meant to soothe and calm one’s soul.

For barkadas who just want to chill and hangout, the funky “Flintstones” cave is perfect for such bonding while the “Suite Heart” cave located behind the pool, which happens to be the source of the resort’s spring, offers a little privacy for couples having their own escapade.

For guests on their teambuilding, an array of activities await in line: For the sports buff, the basketball court and water volleyball at the pool are sure to give you good sweating and exercise. For the more adventurous spirit, there are rubber kayaks and dingy boats for rent and a cave adventure adds a cool twist to the otherwise laid-back atmosphere.

Apart from this though, what also makes Dakong Bato Beach and Leisure Resort famous is its association to the Visayan folkore which tells the story of "Maria Cacao", the half immortal who made the huge stone the docking place of her golden ship which carried the cacao she sold to Manila and outside countries. Such is the reason why it is said that even if it has been many centuries already, the marker is said to be "immovable" and still literally growing.

One was an infinity pool located on the right and the other pool was the one that had the slide.

The Cottage

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Cottages located near the pool range from P100 - P300 depening upon its size. Each cottage come with its very own table and set of chairs for your utmost comfort and of course, safety of the food that you bring. Eating is surely a festive experience as you round up family and friends in a cottage of your choice!

The Green House

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A quaint room epecially made for couples and honeymooners in avocado green dotted by purple tints with a mahogany brown contrast. Completely furnished with a mini liing room, comfortable bed, bathroom, mini bar and a terrace that overlooks the beautiful sunrise, the Green House is sure to leave a happy smile to one's face for being surprisingly refreshing and funky at the same time.

The Guest House

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Located at the upper part of the Reort, the Guest House has 2 family rooms on the lower floor completely furnished with beds, dining area and a bathroom ensuring a comfortable stay for families and friends with a minimum of ten heads. The upper level contains smaller rooms ideal for couples and honeymooners as well as 2 rooms that come with a loft, ideal for barkadas of less than 10 heads. Extra pillows and mattresses are available at P100 per head. The rooms on the left area offer terraces with a panoramic view of the sea to greet guests as soon as they wake up every morning.

The Pool

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Aside from its sparkling blue color which one can't wait to dive into, its unique main feature is its child-friendly section which has a more shallow water and cemented wall that divides it from the adult section. Now, mommies need not always be beside their children knowing that they are safe; hence, kids and the young at heart can enjoy the pool and its amenities to the fullest. Pool also comes wth a slide and a jacuzzi at 5 feet deep for adults and 4 feet deep for kids respectively.

The Swing

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Round in shape and pleasantly relaxing to stay in, the swing is ideal for friends who just want to hang out and catch up on each other's lives as well as couples who are spending quality time with each other through talking and basking in the glow of each other's undivided attention.

View from the Green House

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Rise and shine early morning and step out into the Green's House terrace and be awed by the sight of the beautiful sunrise giving flecks of yellow and orange reflections, making the sea gliny, ushering a new and beautiful day.

View from the Top

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Viewed from the upper level of the resort, the pool is invitingly blue while the surrounding sea gives an interesting blue green complement with waters that literally glitter in the sun.